Mackenzie (Mac) is a doctor with various fields of expertise. She's also former Army, though that didn't end well for her due to someone else's actions in the midst of grief. When she's informed a friend is waiting to be seen, her shock is evident upon seeing the man with him. Though he's a stranger to both of them, having only met the patient as he was waiting on an employee receiving medical attention, Mac instantly sees the resemblance to the man responsible for her discharge from the service.
Dustin, while waiting to see the outcome of an employee's injuries, befriends an older man sitting by himself needing help. As the man is sharing stories, including how his friend, Mac, is a doctor there, she appears and it doesn't take Dustin long for realize that not only is she his mate, but she appears to dislike him, a lot.
Dustin soon discovers her history with his brother, Hawkins, and his sister-in-law, Lauren, his brother, Colin's, wife, and it isn't pleasant. Hawk and Mac were serving at the same time, and location, when Hawk, grieving for his friend, asked the impossible of her, and didn't take too kindly to her refusal to do as he asked. In fact, he threatened her, more than once, and essentially cursed her, hoping her lack of action that day would haunt her for life. It did, in more ways than one, and Mac has only been existing since. Lauren, upon learning Hawk's view of the events, took it upon herself to further hurt Mac in any way possible. She succeeded, something she and Hawk will try to rectify and apologize for.
Mac believes she and Dustin could never have a happy mating as two of his family members essentially destroyed her. However, Hawk has regretted his actions that day for a long time and vows to make things right for Mac, hoping she'll be able to forgive him one day.
As Dustin and Mac begin navigating their new lives together, and Hawk and Lauren try to correct, and atone for, their mistakes, it's quickly apparent Mac is in danger, as is anyone in the path of her demise.
Who is after Mac and why? Can Dustin keep her safe? What about the rest of the McCulloughs? Can Hawk and Lauren prove their sincere regret for their part in what Mac went through? Will Mac ever forgive them? Will Dustin and Mac get their HEA?
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**I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book.**